SMC faculty experts speak in accessible language, understand news deadlines and are available to provide members of the media with insight and expert commentary on current affairs and breaking news. Their expertise covers a variety of subjects, including K-12 education, and higher-ed concerns, the global economy, science-related matters, domestic and foreign policy and matters of faith, including Catholicism, interfaith dialogue and religion in politics.

For assistance with a news story, please review our experts directory by topic or by faculty name, or contact Director of Media Relations Mike McAlpin at 925-631-4222 (office), 925-878-9535 (cell) or by e-mail at mdm5@stmarys-ca.edu or media@stmarys-ca.edu.